Sandra Helen Eitreim, 80, Fridley, formerly of Luverne, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, of multiple health issues while in hospice at White Pine of Fridley.
A family private burial will take place at a later date.
Sandra Eitreim was born March 15, 1940, in Sinai, South Dakota. She grew up in Luverne, where she was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1958 and then attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
She moved to Mankato where she worked many years at MRCI Sheltered workshop. She transferred to Lifeworks, where she enjoyed the opportunity to pursue her love of art. She sold many of her drawings and stationery featuring her best work. She was also skilled in creating beaded jewelry. She enjoyed creating Barbie doll and GI-Joe outfits for her niece and nephews.
Sandra’s love of travel began with a trip to Norway with her parents. She later became a member of the Mankato LEEP program and enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Washington, D.C., among other destinations. She also was fond of spending time in Florida with her sister Barbara and brother-in-law Jim at their condo.
Sandra moved to Minneapolis to be closer to relatives. She looked forward to casino trips with her sister Barbara. Sandra also enjoyed a good sense of humor and was known for her “knock, knock” jokes.
Sandra is survived by her sister, Barbara (James) of Minneapolis; four nephews, Mark (Ann), Steven (Tara), David, and Michael; one niece, Carolyn (Brendan); five great-nephews, Michael (friend Angela), Matthew (Robyn), Scott, Ryder, and Charlie; great-niece Caitlin (Paul); great-great-nieces and nephews; and her best friend Bonnie Gosewisch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Bernice Eitreim.
Memorials are preferred to Harvey G. Eitreim Dollars for scholars, Minnesota Disability Law Center, or Autism Speaks.
Arrangements were provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne,
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